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Individual Reflection Project 3 Due March 30, 2012: (10 points) Post which 3 Supreme Court Landmark cases that you believe have had the most impact or influence on your life. (1) List the 3 cases (2) write at least 2 reasons why each case is important to you. (6 points) (3) Respond to at least two of your classmates posts - agree/disagree or ask questions (4 points)
yingying
4/2/2012 12:20:36 pm
Plessy V. Ferguson:
Xiaou.H
4/3/2012 06:49:42 am
Agree with the first case you said.
Thuy Vuong
4/3/2012 09:55:46 am
I believe that the Plessy V. Ferguson case is very important to all of us. I live in the same building as white people, eat the same food, walk on the same street, breathe the same air, and yet the way they look at me isn't the same. I want to be treat fairly and equally. And have the same opportunity as others.
D. Sharer
4/6/2012 10:33:59 pm
Plessy v. Ferguson allowed segregation - "separate but equal." It was overturned with Brown v. Board of Education. Brown v. Board of Education is what allows students of different ethnic backgrounds to go to school together.
Xiujuan Wang
4/3/2012 11:59:55 am
I agreed with the second case that you had said about the freedom of religion was important for our life. My parents also believed in Buddism, so they often practiced it. Most of people practice their own religion as hoping to stay with their hopes. So it very importantes to them.
Jian Huang
4/3/2012 12:04:06 pm
I also agree with you on the Plessy v. Ferguson case and as Thuy say, it is important for all of us. We all live under the same sky, but people look at each other differently just because of the color of skin, gender, race, age, etc, are different. We should all have the same opportunity and being treated fairly and equally.
Xiaou.H
4/3/2012 06:45:11 am
A)Brandenburg v. Ohio, 395 U.S. 444 (1969)
yingying
4/3/2012 07:01:12 am
yes, I think the govt should not intervene the marriage because the marriage is only two people live together, as long as they get alone each other, the govt should not limit on the religion and ethnicity groups.
Thuy Vuong
4/3/2012 09:50:58 am
I believe that Loving has the right to be with and marry who he wants to. It is ridiculous that there is even a law to prevent difference races marriage.
D. Sharer
4/6/2012 10:37:04 pm
This was the law in many states until 1967. More recently, some people argue there shouldn't be discrimination based on sexual orientation. What do you (all students) think?
Xiujuan Wang
4/3/2012 12:05:44 pm
Yes , I agree with your statement that the marriage is personal affair , the gov't should not intervene. I think if two people have fall in love together , gov't should not to intervene becasue of they have religion and ethnicity issues. People have right to choose their partner.
LaV'yona
4/7/2012 05:58:06 am
I agree with both of your reflections about Brandenburg v. Ohio and Plessy v. Ferguson. I feel that your opinion iis similar to mine and you have good points.
Thuy Vuong
4/3/2012 09:48:59 am
1) Miranda v. Arizona
Jian Huang
4/3/2012 11:58:04 am
I agree with you, Thuy. Although the First Amendment states that the citizens of the United States have the freedom of speech but still, the right is limited because if their speech is inappropriate, or is against the government and cause disruption, they will be caught by the government.
Yingying
4/4/2012 12:35:19 am
I agree with the second case because students are lack of self-control, they do not actually know right or wrong. Thus, the school should have the rights to check whether students have carring drug to school or not.
D. Sharer
4/6/2012 10:39:06 pm
Who determines what is "inappropriate" or threatening speech? Schenck was targeted because he was an anarchist. His point of view was unpopular in the U.S. There were thousands of immigrant residents (legally in the US but not citizens) who were deported at the same time because of their political affiliations.
LAvyona
4/7/2012 06:00:18 am
I agree with the Shenck v. US. It is importnat for people not to abuse the right of Freedom of speech.Abusing it can lead to defimation of character and other things. I.E: The Westboro Baptist Church issue.
Jian Huang
4/3/2012 11:51:49 am
1) Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
DAiru
4/5/2012 03:53:05 pm
In the Tinker v. Des Moines case, I agree with Jian that according to the First Amendment we have the right of the freedom of speech. We are students, we absolutely need the right to express our feelings and opinions, so that we can let the teachers and school know how we think and we can learn and develop better.
Dante Barkley
4/6/2012 05:45:38 am
Jian, I do (somewhat) agree with your oppinion in reference of the case of Tinker v. Des Moines. As students we should be able to voice our oppinions because we are all citizens after all. But, I do believe there should always be some sort of restriction to what is said. Not every oppinion is appropriate/respectful.
D. Sharer
4/6/2012 10:41:54 pm
So, who decides what is respectful? I know in school you've heard many teachers, including myself, say something said was disrespectful. How do we decide what is appropriate? These are not easy questions to answer...
Xiujuan Wang
4/3/2012 12:59:22 pm
Brandenburg v. Ohio 395 U.S. 444 (1969)
Xiaou.H
4/4/2012 01:11:54 am
Dairu
4/5/2012 03:56:37 pm
I agree with Xiujuan that we need equal opportunities in the U.S to be educated and to be employed. Especially for immigrants, we still found many prejudice in our daily life, it will be a lot more important for us to have equality.
D. Sharer
4/6/2012 10:43:46 pm
What type of prejudice do immigrants face that someone born in the U.S. doesn't face? Do you think it based on the law or other people's attitudes?
Dairu
4/5/2012 06:00:54 pm
1. West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
Dante Barkely
4/6/2012 05:40:34 am
1) Miranda v. Arizona
D. Sharer
4/6/2012 10:48:55 pm
Plessy v. Ferguson was not about equality - it was about denying people equality. It sanctioned "separate but equal." It was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education. It was the first attempt to get rid of legal segregation - de jure.. It obviously didn't get rid of de facto segregation
LaV'yona Andrews
4/7/2012 05:40:55 am
Plessy v.Ferguson : This is one of the most important cases that has taken place. The point of this case is the issue of EQUALITY. Equality is one of the biggest issues that people had to deal with back then and now. Equality changes a lot especially how you look and judge people.
Dany Chhun
4/9/2012 05:13:14 am
Brandenburg v. Ohio
Dany Chhun
4/9/2012 12:55:21 pm
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